PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from floorball, soccer and tennis. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. Three-fifths of the group chose tennis.
- What percentage of the group chose floorball?
- The pupils' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many pupils chose soccer?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose tennisl
= Three-fifths of the pie chart
=
35 x 100%
= 60%
Percent of the group that chose soccer = 35%
Percent of the group that chose floorball
= 100% - 60% - 35%
= 5%
(b)
60% of the group = 36
1% of the group =
3660 Percent of the group that chose soccer
= 35% of the group
= 35 x
3660 = 21
Answer(s): (a) 5%; (b) 21